CarVerify

Free Car Check

KP03 VEX

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

155,695 mi
Last recorded155,695 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 VEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 155,695 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

both rear sphere suspension boots split

nearside headlamp security poor

nearside windscreen wiper end split

offside front outer door handle operation poor

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

parking brake lever travel high

rear brakes fluctuating slightly in rollers

rear registration plate poor condition

rear suspension pipe connecting block damp

Fail 13 Jun 2013 155,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

both rear sphere suspension boots split

nearside headlamp security poor

nearside windscreen wiper end split

offside front outer door handle operation poor

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

parking brake lever travel high

rear brakes fluctuating slightly in rollers

rear registration plate poor condition

rear suspension pipe connecting block damp

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 29 Jun 2012 149,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 149,076 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 140,998 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 140,998 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 130,355 miles

Both front brake discs worn near to wear indicators

Fail 3 Jun 2010 130,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs worn near to wear indicators

Pass 15 Jun 2009 123,889 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 123,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 117,885 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 113,027 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate slightly deteroirated

Pass 22 May 2007 113,027 miles

front number plate slightly deteroirated

Fail 12 May 2006 95,610 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2006 95,610 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KP03 VEX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP03 VEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KP03 VEX?

You can check the full history of KP03 VEX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KP03 VEX registered?

KP03 VEX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is KP03 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 VEX shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP03 VEX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KP03 VEX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.